Explore America’s National Parks
Jul 14, 2020 · By Vacations By Rail
Learn about popular destinations included in our national park tours as well as the iconic trains, cozy accommodations and authentic experiences.
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2025 Tour code: RM-GPSR-25
About the tour
Your 7-day round-trip itinerary from Seattle includes travel aboard Amtrak's scenic Empire Builder, accommodations in historic lodges and visits to breathtaking natural attractions including the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road on board the Red Jammer buses.
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Board Amtrak's Empire Builder at Seattle's King Street Station and prepare for your 4:40 pm departure. Chat with fellow travelers, read, or listen to music as you travel east, leaving majestic Mount Rainier, the looming Space Needle and the glistening waters of Puget Sound in your wake. Watch the sunset from the Sightseer Lounge or enjoy a presentation about the area through which you're traveling given by volunteer park rangers as part of the Trails and Rails program. Overnight train.
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4.2 / 5 · 20 reviews
KATHLEEN TURNBULL
Submitted 26 Sep 2022
Our trip was cancelled because of potential railway strike. We are waiting to hear about reimbursement.
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KATHLEEN HENKEL
Submitted 08 Sep 2022
Would have been perfect but we were downgraded to a roomette on the train back to Seattle.
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Kristi B, Salem, OR
Submitted 17 Dec 2018
All of the travel arrangements went well - every vendor had our reservation. It didn't hurt that the lodge accommodations were fantastic as well as the weather and scenery!
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Kwaku K, Wexford, PA
Submitted 17 Dec 2018
The flawless arrangements made by Vacations By Rail ensured a stress-free and very enjoyable vacation for my wife and I. Every little detail was attended to and all we just had to do was show up!. This was an excellent vacation.
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Rosemarie G, Lacey, WA
Submitted 08 Dec 2018
Enjoyed the experience of sleeping in a roomette. It was quite comfortable. Food was very good and scenery on this particular trip was great.
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Lynda S, Eugene, OR
Submitted 09 Sep 2018
My granddaughters and I thoroughly enjoyed our Vacation trip to the Glaciers via The Empire Builder. The Going to the Sun Red Bus tour was FANTASTIC...a highlight of the trip. Both Glacier Lodge and Many Lodge were excellent. My only suggestion would be to give people a little more detail about transportation between events. i.e. Train to Glacier Lodge (was very convenient but didn't know that until I got there) Family Sleeper on the train as excellent; plenty of room for the 3 of us. It was a wonderful Grammie/Granddaughter Vacation (Ages 9 and 12).
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